Senior Quality Engineering Specialist - DO-178

1w1 week ago

General Dynamics Missions System International

Ottawa, CA · Full-time · C$120,000 – C$160,000

About this role

General Dynamics Mission Systems–Canada seeks an experienced Quality Engineering Specialist for its Quality team, reporting to the Quality Manager. This role ensures compliance with AS9100 and DO-178C within integrated project teams. It supports engineering development and product lifecycle with focus on software airworthiness and audit leadership.

Provide pre-contract quality support and prepare project-specific QA plans. Act as quality lead, interfacing with DND TAA, DERs, and customers during audits like SOIs. Conduct process audits, issue corrective actions, and track to closure.

Serve on Configuration Control Boards and Material Review Boards, supporting design reviews. Collaborate with Engineering, Supplier Quality, and Product Support across development phases. Monitor formal test activities for certification evidence.

Lead quality reviews, root cause analyses, and continuous improvement using data trends. Join a flexible environment with hybrid options, professional development, and total rewards including health benefits and pension access. Cultivate your career among brightest engineering minds.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical discipline
Minimum of 8 years’ experience in engineering or software development
At least 6 years’ experience in quality engineering or related compliance roles
Knowledge of AS9100 and DO-178C standards
Experience with software airworthiness audits and certification processes
Familiarity with Configuration Control Boards and Material Review Boards
Ability to conduct process audits and root cause analyses

Responsibilities

Provide pre-contract quality support, including estimating QA activities and contributing to proposals
Prepare and implement project-specific QA plans and contribute to project documentation
Act as the quality lead for assigned projects, ensuring compliance with AS9100, DO-178C, and airworthiness standards
Interface with DND TAA, DERs, and customer quality representatives during software airworthiness audits
Conduct independent process and product audits, identify non-conformances, and track corrective actions
Serve on Configuration Control Boards and Material Review Boards; support design reviews
Collaborate with Engineering, Supplier Quality, and Product Support across development and sustainment
Monitor formal test activities for adherence to plans and compliance evidence

Benefits

Flexible work environment with on-site, hybrid, compressed work weeks, and flexible start times
Professional development including progress reviews, educational assistance, and certification support
Total rewards covering health, dental, and early access to pension plan